Okay.... Something I really haven't thought about!
2009 IBC 35,000 sq. ft. of F-1 classification no manufacturing just assembly of components shipped from outside source, 6,000 sq. ft. of B classification. Fully sprinkled. Architect is classifying F-1 area as Type IIA. The offices are being classified as Type VB.
Going to Table 508.4 no separation requirements are required between the two occupancies. Now this is what is throwing me. Two different types of construction under one roof? How can you have two different construction classifications under one roof?
If you classify the F-1 as a IIA wouldn't the rest of the building need to be Type IIA construction unless there is an area separation wall between the two?
My brain is hurting!!!! Am I correct in my thoughts?????? It just don't seem right!!!
Please help!
2009 IBC 35,000 sq. ft. of F-1 classification no manufacturing just assembly of components shipped from outside source, 6,000 sq. ft. of B classification. Fully sprinkled. Architect is classifying F-1 area as Type IIA. The offices are being classified as Type VB.
Going to Table 508.4 no separation requirements are required between the two occupancies. Now this is what is throwing me. Two different types of construction under one roof? How can you have two different construction classifications under one roof?
If you classify the F-1 as a IIA wouldn't the rest of the building need to be Type IIA construction unless there is an area separation wall between the two?
My brain is hurting!!!! Am I correct in my thoughts?????? It just don't seem right!!!
Please help!